1 dead in quadruple shooting in Detroit; police searching for suspects
A deadly shooting on Detroits west side Saturday night left one person dead and three others injured, including a 14-year-old, according to Detroit police.
Officers responded around 10:18 p.m. Saturday to reports of shots fired on Wabash Street near Seldon Street. When they arrived, they found four people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police said three of the victims were inside a vehicle, while a fourth victim was found next to the vehicle.
Watch 7 News Detroit Reporter Tiarra Braddocks' story in the video player below: Police still searching for suspects in quadruple shootingOne victim died from their injuries. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the victim's identity and age have not yet been released.
I will say that the deceased individual had a firearm on him and also a tether, Bettison said.
The three surviving victims include an 18-year-old woman who was shot in the foot, a 23-year-old who was shot in the arm, and a 14-year-old who was shot in the stomach, according to police.
Investigators believe there was more than one shooter involved.
It appears that with the shooters, more than one, and were collecting shell casings at this time. According to one of the victims, they fled on foot through the field, Bettison said.
Community leader reacts to violence
Pastor Maurice Mo Hardwick of the Live in Peace Movement, an organization focused on reducing gun violence in Detroit, said he was devastated to learn about the shooting.
I just dont understand how they could so freely just pull out a weapon and shoot all these people and think theyre going to get away with it, Hardwick said.
He said gun violence continues to affect families and neighborhoods across the city.
People are just willing to resolve every issue with a gun, Hardwick said.
The shooting comes amid several recent acts of gun violence in Detroit. On Friday, an 18-year-old man was shot and killed on the citys east side. Police later arrested two people in connection with that case.
Hardwick offered condolences to the families affected by both shootings.
Im praying for you, my heart goes out to you Detroit, Hardwick said. Lets pray for this city.
Detroit police have not announced any arrests in the Wabash Street shooting and continue to search for the person or people responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detroit police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips can be submitted anonymously.